Country pub for food near Arundel ish

[Stat Brother]

Even though i've lived in the area (Fittleworth) for all bar 10 years of my life, it wasn't until...2009 or so i knew about it when a friend living in Bignor suggested it. Even turns out its popular with the Goodwood fans when the FoS is on - had a great night with some Dutch attendees a few years back.

Whilst I'm a big fan of the more popular 'summer' pubs (Black Rabbit, the White Hart at Stopham back in its day) there's still a bit of a soft spot for the White Horse.. let's not mention it anymore though, it can be our secret

Yeah now you come to mention it I don't the The White Horse actually exists, I think I only dreamt about it.

We had one of our worst experiences in your local, The Swan, ages ago.
The landlord was so objectionable he spent the whole time of our visit (a rapidly drunk pint) seriously berating all the staff.
He was horrible, and certainly stopped us from ordering food.

 

[Superphil]

It's certainly all about location location location.
Sutton is well signed, as there's nothing else to write on the signposts.
The road naturally take you to the pub, although the longer route round does have the advantage of missing the 20% slope.

I doubt there are many NSC'ers who even know the pub exists.
It was always a perfect stop off after the dogs had a massive tear up at Lord's Piece, although one of mine would always disgrace himself in the 'black ponds', making a pub stop short and not too sweet.

As you say though it's a great place for safe riding (or at least it was until some loud mouth told people of the t'internet about it).

We used to stop off there on a Sunday whilst out riding, always easy to tie up the horses, so quiet around there. haven't been for a few years now, might just take a wander over early doors this evening.

 

[Stat Brother]

We used to stop off there on a Sunday whilst out riding, always easy to tie up the horses, so quiet around there. haven't been for a few years now, might just take a wander over early doors this evening.

Me neither, anyway you can't go as we've decided it no longer exists and in fact there has never been a pub in Sutton, which is a shame.


Come to think of it, when I took the geeks out for a ride round there I even took them round the long way, so they didn't go past it.
Top subconscious effort on my part.

 

[robinsonsgrin]

The Fox at Patching - was there last week... lovely when sunny.... and just off the main a27 for ease of access from hove....

 

[Weststander]

The Black Rabbit, beats all the opposition in every way.

http://theblackrabbitarundel.co.uk

The best food, ambiance and customer care.

 

[Grombleton]

We used to stop off there on a Sunday whilst out riding, always easy to tie up the horses, so quiet around there. haven't been for a few years now, might just take a wander over early doors this evening.

it sounds like there needs to be some sort of local pub meetup...

 

[enterprise]

Live in amberley and we always go to the bridge at Houghton, beers pretty good and the food is great. Service is also top drawer and we're made to feel welcome every time. White hart at stopham is back to its former best, and always a good crowd down there. You will need to book for the George and dragon at burpham. Black rabbit in arundel is completely over rated. Haven't been there for a while but the last time the food was basically warmed up brakes brothers shite.

 

[Munchkin]

The George & Dragon, Burpham.

Without a shadow of a doubt.

 

[Grombleton]

White hart at stopham is back to its former best, and always a good crowd down there.

it's my nearest pub (aside from the Swan) but ive not found it as enjoyable, or as popular as it was a few years back - particularly during the days they used to hold Rock By The River - had some immense days starting and finishing there, but it's a bit too overpriced now for my liking.

 

[The Maharajah of Sydney]

Regularly stay with relatives who live in Coldwaltham so have become very familiar with some of the excellent pubs in the area.

Agree with the plaudits for The George in Burpham and The Sportsman at Amberely, but a big NO to The Black Rabbit in Arundel.
I'd also add to the recommendations ; The Halfway Bridge Inn at Lodsworth (A272 between Petworth & Midhurst), Horse Guards Inn at Tillington (A272 just west of Petworth)
and current favourite, The Welldiggers Arms in Low Heath (A283 between Fittleworth & Petworth.

To be honest, drinking & eating at these mid-West Sussex pubs is reason enough in itself to warrant a trip to the UK !!




The Welldiggers Arms

 

[Tricky Dicky]

I don't mind the Arun View down in Littlehampton, a reasonable family pub. Food is usual pub stuff, but it's quite a big place, decent parking and a good view over the river.

 

[Stat Brother]

Regularly stay with relatives who live in Coldwaltham so have become very familiar with some of the excellent pubs in the area.

Agree with the plaudits for The George in Burpham and The Sportsman at Amberely, but a big NO to The Black Rabbit in Arundel.
I'd also add to the recommendations ; The Halfway Bridge Inn at Lodsworth (A272 between Petworth & Midhurst), Horse Guards Inn at Tillington (A272 just west of Petworth)
and current favourite, The Welldiggers Arms in Low Heath (A283 between Fittleworth & Petworth.

To be honest, drinking & eating at these mid-West Sussex pubs is reason enough in itself to warrant a trip to the UK !!

If we're spreading our wings a little, I've always had a soft spot for The George at Eartham.

While The Fox Goes Free, Goodwood, should cater to the sheeple on this thread recommending The Black Rabbit.

 

[Superphil]

it sounds like there needs to be some sort of local pub meetup...

Going to wander over to the pub that doesn't exist in Sutton for a lunchtime refresher, sans horse mind.

 

[Stat Brother]

Going to wander over to the pub that doesn't exist in Sutton for a lunchtime refresher, sans horse mind.

So you're basically just going for a walk.

I'll be interested to hear how it is now, post fire, I hope they haven't gone too upmarket.

 

[foul old ron]

The Black Rabbit, beats all the opposition in every way.

http://theblackrabbitarundel.co.uk

The best food, ambiance and customer care.

Sorry but I wouldn't even call this place a pub. It's a cafeteria by the river. For tourists only.

 

[Superphil]

So you're basically just going for a walk.

I'll be interested to hear how it is now, post fire, I hope they haven't gone too upmarket.

Well, where do I start? 5 beer pumps on the bar, only one beer available, Hepworths Sussex, which to be fair is very nice.

Sadly, for the rest, it's gone full on nobby, I feel out of place as I don't have a Range Rover/Jaguar and I forgot to wear my cufflinks with my jeans and formal shirt combo.

Staff are here for the summer season it would seem, at least they only need to be able to remember how to pour one type of beer.

As far as I can tell all the charm it used to have has been emulsioned over with a Farrow and Ball pale yellow. The menu has no sign of a ploughmans, a ham sandwich or a scotch egg.

Time to move on, I don't think I'll be back any time soon.

 

[One Teddy Maybank]

Sorry but I wouldn't even call this place a pub. It's a cafeteria by the river. For tourists only.

This, incredibly average.

Massive reliance on its location, as the food quality always seems quite ordinary.


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[One Teddy Maybank]

The Fox at Patching - was there last week... lovely when sunny.... and just off the main a27 for ease of access from hove....

The Fox, Woodman's Arms, George & Dragon all quite good.


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[Stat Brother]

Well, where do I start? 5 beer pumps on the bar, only one beer available, Hepworths Sussex, which to be fair is very nice.

Sadly, for the rest, it's gone full on nobby, I feel out of place as I don't have a Range Rover/Jaguar and I forgot to wear my cufflinks with my jeans and formal shirt combo.

Staff are here for the summer season it would seem, at least they only need to be able to remember how to pour one type of beer.

As far as I can tell all the charm it used to have has been emulsioned over with a Farrow and Ball pale yellow. The menu has no sign of a ploughmans, a ham sandwich or a scotch egg.

Time to move on, I don't think I'll be back any time soon.

Booo, such a shame.

Sadly that's not a surprising outcome when a proper country/village pub is presented with the opportunity for change.

Oh well onwards and upwards in the search for 'West Sussex pubs nobody else knows about'.

 

[Superphil]

Sorry but I wouldn't even call this place a pub. It's a cafeteria by the river. For tourists only.

Despite the other plaudits for this place I couldn't agree more. Hasn't been good since about 1988 IMO